What is Skype? Skype Review, Features

What is Skype? Skype Review, Features


Skype is an instant messaging software that has the functions required for IM, such as video chat, multi-person voice conferencing, multi-person chat, file transfer, text chat and other functions.


About Skype

  • Skype can enable high-definition voice conversations with other users, as well as domestic and international calls. It can directly dial landlines, mobile phones, and PHS phones, and can also realize functions such as call forwarding and text message sending.

  • Skype is a global free voice communication software with more than 663 million registered users and more than 30 million users online at the same time.

  • In March 2013, Microsoft shut down the instant messaging software MSN worldwide and replaced it with Skype. Just download Skype and you can log in with your existing Messenger username, and your existing MSN contacts will not be lost.


Pros and Cons of Skype

  • Skype's advantage is its brand recognition. For small businesses that are transitioning to business services for the first time, the Skype brand should have its own advantages. Although other IP-PBX systems have click-to-talk systems similar to the Skype interface, allowing users to initiate calls with a button, Skype is ubiquitous on the computer desktops of many consumers and business users.

  • Cons: It has always been a consumer-focused service, and its business support capabilities and infrastructure have yet to be proven. Skype has launched a new support service specifically for Skype Connect users, but it will also reduce support for some channel partners and resellers, which may not be ideal.

Development History

  • On March 8, 2010, Nokia OVI store officially launched Skype Symbian V3 V5 applications. For Nokia's more than 200 million users around the world, the spring of VOIP Internet calls has arrived.

  • In October 2011, Microsoft officially acquired Skype and it became an independent department of Microsoft.

  • On April 25, 2012, the PSV version was released.

  • In March 2013, Microsoft shut down the instant messaging software MSN worldwide and replaced it with Skype.

  • On November 26, 2013, Skype officially announced its latest strategic cooperation with Guangming Fangzheng. The two parties will launch a new Skype in mainland China, including PC and mobile platforms.

  • On March 4, 2014, Microsoft opened the web-embedded version of Skype to Outlook users worldwide.

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